Our Holiday - Fremantle to Hong Kong - Sydney to Guam

Hi Friends,

Here are some more photos from our cruise on Queen Mary II.

 

Sunset as we sailed from Sydney Harbour

Storm at Sea

Rabual, New Guinea

Markets at Rabual on the Volcanic Ash were we went ashore.

Men at work...............

Live Volcano, Rabual

Later in the day you could see the steam/smoke rising from the Volcano.

 The other side of the Volcano as we sailed away.

QM2 Tenders that ferry you to shore. 

Shot of the Main Deck on QM2

Chefs showing their skills at Carving Fruits and Vegetables

It was difficult to get a good photo but this was as close as we got to Guam 

It was a really bad hazzy day when we arrived at Guam and too rough for us to go ashore safely so we sailed onto Osaka in Japan.

I hope you are enjoying the photo story from our sea adventure.  Thanks' for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Merry Monday Challenges #15 - Ho! Ho! Ho!

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week.  I have changed the profile of my card to suit the larger stamped image and kept it clean and simple.  Created the sentiment on my computer.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Eureka Stamps 6607 Santa on Skis, 6903 Sml. Santa on Skis

Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Pretty In Pink, Rose Red

Finishing Touches:  Dazzling Diamonds, Sailor Gold Rolling Ball Pen

Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Computer and Printer, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen,

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

The Paper Players #90 - Building A Nest

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week. I used a Scallop Circle Punch Cut Out to create the clouds and a Stamp-a-ma-jig to place the Black bird on the main image.  The brad is embellished with a Mini Pearl and pearls where added to the centre of the flowers.

 
This card was awarded A Cut Above at the Paper Players this week.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Up In The Air Hostess Set, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card and Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Pool Party, Certainly Celery, Patterns Paper Stack - Subtles Collection

Ink:  Stazon Black, Pool Party, Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery

Finishing Touches: Pearls, In Colour Brads, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Aqua Painter, Scallop Circle Punch, Sponge, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for dropping by today, Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Our Holiday - Fremantle to Hong Kong 2012 - Taronga Zoo

Happy Thursday Everyone,
Today's post is a roundup of our visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, mainly for my International followers to show off our Australian Wildlife.  It was a very enjoyable day, well worth visiting.  I loved the signage as you can see from the photos and some of the animals are real posers.

Main entrance to Taronga Zoo

 
Birds at the Children's Playground

Black Swan

Koala Bear

Ant Eater/Echidna

Kangaroo, spot the Baby Joey

Wallaby with Joey

Emu

Wallaby with Joey

This Kookaburra sat in the tree just next to the Restaurant where we had Lunch.  I took the photo and so did some other Patrons, then it swooped down on some diners at an outside table and stole their Lunch.  Talk about cheeky!!

Building within the Zoo Grounds

Gorilla's

Seals

Pelican

Penguins

Elephants

Baby Elephant playing with a brick

 Mountain Goats or Deer

Pygmy Hippo's

Mere Cat

Is it Real? ......

This one is.

Iguana

Thanks' for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

Merry Monday Sketch #14 - Skating Santa

Hello Friends,
Finally a card, but unfortunately I missed the deadline for the Merry Monday Sketch Challenge this week.  I stamped the main image 5 times and just wasn't happy with the result, until I kept it clean and simple.  Still need to get back into the groove!  No matter here it is another card for my Christmas stash.

Supplies:

Stamps: Eureka Stamps - 7302 Sml Santa on Skates, S/U's Come to Bethlehem
Card and Papers:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, I Wish DSP (R)
Ink:  Stazon Black, Real Red, Bashful Blue
Embellishments:  Dazzling Diamonds, Gelly Roll Pen, Baker's Twine
Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circles Nestabilities, Stamp a ma jig, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,